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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.17, 888.26 and 267.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.17, 888.26 and 267.51 is: 401.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.17 : 888.26 = 267.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.17/888.26 = 267.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.17x = 888.26 × 267.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.17x = 237,617.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,617.10/592.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.27

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